History of
Brookwood High School
Brookwood High School opened in the fall of 1981
on the corner of Hollybrook Drive and Dogwood Road.
From this crossroad came the name Brookwood High
School. This site has never housed another building;
however, since its construction, Brookwood has been
surrounded with the development of a number of
subdivisions.
Brookwood was built to relieve the overcrowding
of three other Gwinnett County high schools: South
Gwinnett, Central Gwinnett and Parkview. From the
beginning, Brookwood students, parents, and staff have
been committed to being the best. Brookwood’s motto,
“A Tradition of Excellence,” exemplifies a consistent quest
to strive for perfection in all areas of school life.
The opening of Brookwood was the beginning of
traditions that thrive today. A parent and student advisory
committee selected the bronco of the great American
West as Brookwood’s mascot. The bronco represents one
of America’s most respected animals and characterizes
rough, tough, independent spirit, strong will, and
determination. A student leadership committee picked
maroon and gold as the school colors.
Fast Facts
Address: 1255 Dogwood Road
Snellville, GA 30078
The following have been principals of
Brookwood High School:
1981–96
Mr. Emmett Lawson
1996–2002
Mrs. Connie Corley
2002–2007
Ms. Jane Stegall
2007–Nov. 2013
Ms. Debra Dees
Dec. 2013–Present William Bo Ford, Jr. School Colors: Maroon and Gold
School Mascot: Broncos
Although the school started with a small faculty and
a student body of 1,100, it has increased over the years.
By the 2006–07 school year, Brookwood High had 290
faculty/staff serving a student body of 3,288.
The seeds of Brookwood’s tradition of excellence lie in
its continual quest to be the best, and a commitment to
recognition of effort.